Niger Delta militants have ruled out further negotiation with Abuja, dimming hope of an early release of the remaining three captives.The militants said on Monday that they have lost faith in the government�s ability to ensure a fruitful dialogue. Movement … read more
The military has demanded �drastic action� in the Niger Delta to prevent the conflict from escalating into an uncontrollable agitation for self rule. Defence chiefs on Tuesday briefed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence through the Director of Operations, … read more
The commander of a military task force deployed in the Niger Delta to protect Nigeria’s oil industry has been removed from his post, officials said Wednesday. The region has been plagued for two months by aconstant stream of violence and … read more
THE militant group holding three remaining hostages since February 18 in the Niger Delta has denied reports that they are missing. The group also denounced the opportunism that has been introduced into their struggle for justice and equitable distribution of … read more
IJAW in the Diaspora will today stage demonstrations in Washington DC and London to convince the international community to intervene in the alleged oppression and exploitation of the Niger Delta nationalities by all successive governments in Nigeria, The Ijaw, residing … read more
The Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta has deployed four submarines in the Delta State riverside. The deployment is ostensibly in preparation for a military operation to free the three remaining hostages held by militants since February 18. Investigations … read more
The first national census for more than ten years is set to take place from 21-25 March. Although unrest is possible ahead of the controversial poll, this is unlikely to lead to widespread or sustained violence. The authorities will step … read more
The security situation in the Niger Delta worsened on Saturday night as the Ijaw militants blew up another oil facility in Agge, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The facility known as the Agge Manifold serves as the converging … read more
A funeral procession became even more sombre in Warri, Delta State, at the weekend as a soldier allegedly opened fire on the mourners. The mourners, who were on a procession through the major streets of Warri for their dead friend, … read more
Seven of the airliners operating at the Port Harcourt International Airport weekend threatened to boycott the route if the authorities failed to carry out a bird searing activity on the airport within seven days. The airline operators handed down the … read more